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Ariel Arilon

Ariel Arilon

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This is an old clan and there are some dedicated people keeping it alive, it would be a shame to see it disappear. Yet the clan remains in limbo. May I humbly make a suggestion?
I am as big a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien as they come, however I would ask you to seriously give what I am about to say, thoughtful consideration.
To bring Tolkien's mythology into RuneScape is a mistake. There is already a rough outline of a History that stretches back to the beginnings of this world. And any and all attempts to bring Tolkien's mythology into the game will not be acknowledged or supported in any way (mostly because it is all copyrighted by Tolkien's estate, as rightly it should be).
Yet, I would retain 1 aspect of Tolkien's work as a tribute to him. As elves, I would keep Sindarin as the language spoken by characters. The reasoning for this is simple; why re-invent the wheel?
I think you will find greater acceptance and support from JAGEX and the community if you make an effort to merge your clan into the world's existing history. Try thinking up a Welsh clan name?
sincerely yours,
Ariel ^_^
Why does a hand-thrown water balloon have TWICE the range of my best bow?!?

21-Aug-2011 16:27:22

Alch Primal
Jan Member 2007

Alch Primal

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Ariel,
You raise an interesting point about RS history and the use of a theme from outside RS, but the problem with bringing a period of activity back within Vanyar is not based on any issue with Jagex or a lack of connection to the game somehow.
The real problem has been my competing in-game and real life situations that have not aligned themselves with a period that I felt I could invest the time needed in recruiting and rebuilding a new membership for Vanyar. The in-game aspect is that I am a keen runite ore miner, but that does not lend itself to interections with other players. Real life issues sometimes take away from gaming but also can support gaming, as I will travel to England later to escort my younger son on the trip which he won to Rune Fest. I might ask the question you have raised over a beer there with the J-Mods who will be hosting us to see what they say, but I do not think that the name needs to change. I just need to give it my time.

22-Aug-2011 07:32:54

Helethiel

Helethiel

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Out of curiosity, how many members does Vanyar currently have? I am aware that everything has been halted for the time being. In any case I agree with Ariel, it would be great seeing this clan active once again in the future.
*bump*

22-Aug-2011 16:28:23

Ariel Arilon

Ariel Arilon

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ElvenBroKing,
Thank you for the thoughtful reply. :)
While you are at Runefest, I have a burning question that, should you remember it, I should greatly like to know.
Why cannot we, as players, choose another race besides human?
In this, and another clan, there are many players who greatly wish to role-play elves, or another race. I have met several players who would make ~great~ dwarven characters (they have the temperament and mind set!). And they as much told me that they would prefer to play a dwarf.
I think having other races to choose from could greatly enrich the world's variety and involve players deeper into the world of RuneScape and its history.
What say you? :)
Why does a hand-thrown water balloon have TWICE the range of my best bow?!?

30-Aug-2011 18:02:14

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